Subtract 1/48 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1/48
30/9 - 1/48 is 53/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
30/9 = 30 × 16/9 × 16 = 480/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/144 - 3/144 = 480 - 3/144 = 477/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/16
- In mixed form: 35/16
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